1 Tablespoon Self-Rising Flour in Grams
1 tablespoon of self-rising flour weighs 7.1 g (spooned and levelled, King Arthur Baking). The working is simple: one cup of self-rising flour weighs 113 g, and one tablespoon is one sixteenth of a cup, so 113 divided by 16 is 7.1. All-purpose flour with baking powder and salt already mixed in. All the figures on this page are approximate conversions based on the King Arthur Baking value, so when a recipe really matters, verify with a kitchen scale.
Cooks use tablespoons the way bakers use cups, as the everyday unit for the amounts that matter, and self-rising flour turns up in spoonfuls in dressings, marinades, doughs and batters, so knowing its gram weight makes the whole recipe easier to follow.
Self-Rising Flour tablespoons to grams table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 7.1 g |
| 2 tbsp | 14.1 g |
| 3 tbsp | 21.2 g |
| 4 tbsp | 28.2 g |
| 5 tbsp | 35.3 g |
| 6 tbsp | 42.4 g |
| 7 tbsp | 49.4 g |
| 8 tbsp | 56.5 g |
| 9 tbsp | 63.6 g |
| 10 tbsp | 70.6 g |
| 11 tbsp | 77.7 g |
| 12 tbsp | 84.8 g |
| 13 tbsp | 91.8 g |
| 14 tbsp | 98.9 g |
| 15 tbsp | 105.9 g |
| 16 tbsp | 113 g |
Every row is the same calculation: the number of tablespoons times 7.1 g, which is 113 g per cup divided by 16. Four tablespoons is a quarter cup (28 g), eight tablespoons is half a cup (56 g), and sixteen tablespoons is a full cup (113 g). The table is the fastest way to answer the question in the middle of a recipe, and the worked examples below show how to use it when the recipe gives you a different amount.
Teaspoon weights for Self-Rising Flour
| Teaspoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 2.4 g |
| 2 tsp | 4.7 g |
| 3 tsp | 7.1 g |
| 4 tsp | 9.4 g |
| 5 tsp | 11.8 g |
| 6 tsp | 14.1 g |
One teaspoon is a third of a tablespoon, so one teaspoon of self-rising flour weighs about 2.4 g. Teaspoons are the right tool for amounts under a tablespoon, and for amounts under a teaspoon the only reliable option is a scale that reads to a tenth of a gram, because no spoon that small can be levelled consistently by hand.
Cups to grams for Self-Rising Flour
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 28 g |
| 1/3 cup | 38 g |
| 1/2 cup | 56 g |
| 2/3 cup | 75 g |
| 3/4 cup | 85 g |
| 1 cup | 113 g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 17 g |
| 2 cups | 226 g |
| 3 cups | 339 g |
This table is the same 113 g per cup figure read the other way round, and it is here because recipes switch between cups, tablespoons and grams without warning. One cup is 113 g, half a cup is 56 g, and a quarter cup is 28 g, all measured spooned and levelled. Because all three tables on this page are calculated from the same figure, they always agree with each other.
Worked examples
A dressing with two tablespoons
Two tablespoons of self-rising flour weigh 14.1 g, and in a dressing that amount is balanced against the oil, the acid and the seasoning, so getting it right matters more than it looks. Measure two level tablespoons into the jar, add the rest of the dressing, shake, and taste before you adjust, because a dressing can be fixed after mixing, which is the forgiving part of cooking with spoons.
A marinade with four tablespoons
Four tablespoons of self-rising flour weigh 28 g, which is a quarter cup, and a marinade is one place where the exact amount matters less than the coverage, so measure the four tablespoons, pour them over the food, and check that everything is coated. If the marinade looks short, add a tablespoon at a time rather than doubling the whole amount, because a marinade that is too wet dilutes the flavour.
Twelve tablespoons for a large batch
Twelve tablespoons of self-rising flour weigh 84.8 g, which is three quarters of a cup. At that size the spoon count is getting long, so weigh 84.8 g on the scale if you have one, or count the twelve tablespoons in groups of four, which is three quarter-cup measures. Either way, the large batch gets the same proportion as the small one, which is the point of measuring rather than guessing.
How the weight was measured
Spooned and levelled means spooning the ingredient into the measure until it is heaped, then sweeping a straight knife across the top to level it off, unless the ingredient is a liquid, in which case it is poured to the line. Never scoop the spoon through the bag or jar, and never tap the spoon down, because both pack the ingredient and add weight.
The source for the 113 g per cup figure is King Arthur Baking, and the confidence in the value is high where the source is a published ingredient chart and medium where it is a USDA food-data value. King Arthur Baking publishes a standard ingredient weight chart that recipe developers use as a reference, and this page follows it exactly rather than averaging across sources, because an average of two different measuring methods is a number that matches nobody's spoon. Use the tables above, which follow the same source, and your conversions will be consistent with the recipes on this site.
Self-Rising Flour in everyday cooking
In everyday cooking the tablespoon is the unit you reach for without thinking, and self-rising flour is measured that way more often than it is weighed, which is fine provided the spoon is a real measuring spoon and the measure is level. Quick breads, scones, pancakes and biscuits. Those uses are the reason the tablespoon weight is worth knowing, because a recipe that says three tablespoons and gets three heaped tablespoons has gained half as much again, and in a dressing or a marinade that changes the balance of the whole dish. The practical habit is to measure spoons over the bowl so a spill lands where it belongs, and to level with a knife rather than a finger, because a finger leaves a dent and a knife leaves a flat surface. When you are cooking for guests, weigh the tablespoons once and note the grams, so the dish you serve is the dish you meant to cook.
Common mistakes with self-rising flour
The everyday mistake is the cutlery spoon, which looks like a tablespoon and is not one, since tablespoons in a cutlery set are made for eating, not measuring, and they vary from about 10 ml to about 20 ml. A measuring tablespoon is 15 ml, every time, and it is the only spoon the numbers on this page apply to. A second mistake is measuring a sticky or oily ingredient with a dry spoon and then scraping it out, because half of it stays on the spoon and the recipe gets less than the table says. A third mistake is levelling by eye from above, which always looks level, so level from the side with a straight edge and trust the edge, not the eye.
Storing self-rising flour
Airtight container, cool and dry; use within 6 months so the raising agents stay active. Quick breads, scones, pancakes and biscuits. Keeping self-rising flour in good condition protects the conversion as well as the flavour, because a stale, damp or clumped ingredient does not weigh the same per spoon as a fresh one, and the tables above assume the ingredient is in its normal state. If a bag or jar has been open for months, check it before you measure, and replace it if it smells off, feels damp or has changed colour.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in a cup of self-rising flour?
Sixteen tablespoons make one cup, so a cup of self-rising flour is 16 tablespoons and weighs 113 g. Four tablespoons is a quarter cup (28 g), eight tablespoons is half a cup (56 g), and twelve tablespoons is three quarters of a cup (84.8 g).
How do I measure a tablespoon of self-rising flour without a scale?
Use a real measuring tablespoon, fill it spooned and levelled style, and level it with a straight knife. Do not use a cutlery tablespoon, because cutlery spoons are not standard measures, and do not heap the spoon, because a heaped tablespoon can hold half as much again as a level one.
How many tablespoons is 100 g of self-rising flour?
100 g divided by 7.1 g per tablespoon is about 14.2 tablespoons, which is roughly 0.88 cups. That is more than six tablespoons, so for 100 g it is easier to use the cup measure, which is 7/8 cup, than to count out the tablespoons one by one.
Is the tablespoon weight exact or approximate?
Approximate. All density conversions are approximate, because the weight of a spoonful varies with measuring method, moisture, brand and how finely the ingredient is ground. The figure is accurate enough for everyday cooking and for most baking, and when it has to be exact, verify it with a kitchen scale.
Can I use this figure for a different ingredient?
No. Every ingredient has its own density, so one tablespoon of self-rising flour is 7.1 g while one tablespoon of flour is 7.5 g and one tablespoon of sugar is 12.4 g. Always use the page for the ingredient you are actually measuring, and never borrow a spoon weight from a different ingredient.